In Esashi, the coldest month is February, when the "Tabakaze" blows. "Tabakaze" is a strong seasonal wind that blows from the northwest in Esashi from January to February. In order to withstand this "Tabakaze", many events are held in Esashi.

■Folk dance gatherings and seminars
・Dates and times: February, every Tuesday and Friday
Venue: Esashi Town Cultural Center Small Hall
Organized by Esashi Folk Dance Circle "Akai Kutsu"

■The 12th Esashi/Kitamae Hina Storytelling ~ Rekimachio Hina
・Dates and times: Saturday, February 8th to Sunday, March 9th
Location: Esashi Town Inishie Highway
Organizers: Esashi-Kitamae Hina Storytelling Executive Committee / Esashi Machiyamachi Shopping Street Kami-do Association

■The 40th Esashi Oiwake Seminar
・Dates and times: February 13th to March 1st, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
・Venue: Esashi Oiwake Hall
Organized by: Esashi Oiwake Association
・Application number: 0139-52-5555

■The 40th Esashi Town Elementary and Junior High School Students' Haiku Exhibition
・Date and time: February 15th (Sat) to 17th (Mon)
Location: Gokatteya Honpo 2nd floor
Organized by: Esashika Association

■Esashi-produced Yuganono soba handmade soba class
・Date and time: Saturday, February 15th, 10:00~
Location: Former Asahi Elementary School
Organized by: Soba Tatsuyuga Association / Esashi Mizudofu Association
・Application: Ningyosha Co., Ltd. 0139-52-0818

■Hyakunin Isshu ~Ranki Cup~
Date and time: Sunday, February 9th, 10:00-17:00
・Venue: Esashi Oiwake Hall
・Organizer: Rankinet
・Application number: 0139-52-4815